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Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1937

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Mundelein Urges Right to Speak on Hitler Comment

Vatican leaders say Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago had right to speak his mind when he called Hitler “an Austrian paper hanger.” They will not defend or repudiate the remark, noting the Holy See offers no censure. The controversy sparked debate over church views on Nazi opposition to Catholicism.

Vatican City Vatican George Cardinal Mundelein Chicago Adolf Hitler Sales Hiehdinces Conaulking Holy See Merlin Caerge Mundelein Bor Vuehrer Na Aperch Yestersday Propaganda Ministec Joseph Goebbels Adele Titler

Mining assessment to be Senate topic in Montana

Washington May 19 Senator James E Murray said the Senate Mine and Mining committees will discuss annual assessment work required under penalty of losing their claims. The bill would give owners a year from next July 1 to make the minimum improvements to hold their claims.

Washington James FE. Murray Montana Senate Mine and Mining Committees

Low Copper Price Triggers Wage Drops at Anaconda Mines

In Butte, May 19, the Anaconda Copper Company to cut wages starting May 21 by 25 cents daily for all workers in Butte, Anaconda and Great Falls. Minors fall from 6.23 to 8.00, good for 30 days. copper at 1.00 per pound since April 24. If 30‑day average copper falls below 14.5 cents, another cut to 5.78 will take effect June 20 under the union agreement.

Butte Anaconda Company Montana Inutte Anaconda Great Fails

Wages and Hours Plan Signals Federal Industry Regulation

Washington May 12 Chairman Connery of Massachusetts reports a White House visit where President Roosevelt will urge Congress to pass a broad wage and hour measure. The plan aims to curb long hours and child labor, with debate over federal power to regulate interstate commerce and practical limits on freezing wages or hours across all industries.

Washington Fam Connery Mass Tabor Ramantitey Rattel White Tower Resorts Romminmendal Waryan Howe Congress Milan Wr Hama House Hellett Woul Interlate

Rise and fall of burlesque shows in New York

A long critique of modern burlesque theaters in New York, detailing their rise, open law violations, and public outcry. The piece cites peddlers selling erotic material and the failure of authorities to enforce laws until churches pressed for action. The commissioner of licenses finally refused to renew licenses, closing the theaters, in a controversial administrative move.

Hind Ucenaes

Mrs Herbert Hoover Guests at Montana Club Luncheon

Mrs Herbert Hoover, chairwoman of the National Girl Scout board, and Mrs Punl Rittenhouse of New York city were honored guests at a Hanover luncheon at the Montana club yesterday on their way to the Stovky Mountain Regional Girl Scout convention opening in Great Falls. The party included local members and guests. Mrs Hoover spoke of plan to visit Girl Scout chapters across the Rocky Mountain region and scout potential sites for a national camp.

Herbert Hoover Naxton Girl Scout Punl Rittenhouse New York City Montana Club Great Palla Muncheon Glenn Carmichael Mra. W. Hoover Butie Monkorn Mra. Hiltenhouse Montana Rittenhouse Waover Rocky Mountain Idaho Wyoming Utah Nevada Bo mm Bennett Andora Great Falls Mra Herbert Moorer Girl Scouts of America Sanders Senators Montane

Spanish Rebels Shift Lines Around Bilbao Front

May 19 dispatch reports rebels shifting positions along the Bilbao front. Insurgent aircraft and batteries pound the enemy near Mount Janta while lines reposition for a coastal reach. Britain warns ships to depart Bilbao promptly to avoid jeopardy amid rising bombardment.

Bilbao

World News In Gist Tromieade Tittabargh

Workers tense as steel sections prepare to vote on collective bargaining amid charges of interference by company agents. In Washington a court dispute over a plea for Justice Van Devanter. Foreign notes mention Monts France and a royal wedding contract. Bilbao harbor alert as insurgent advances continue.

Tromieade Tittabargh Charga Company Washington Compromika Geen Bonntor Robinson Arkansan Justice van Devanter Cnet Monts France Wally Windsor Walt Ntor Royal High Bilbao Heath Tiritinh Brith Shipping Wilbao Harbor

Wallis to be given royal title at 1610 wedding

Monts France May 19 American-born Wallis Warfield is assured of becoming Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent though the British government reportedly compromised with former King Edward VIII. The wedding at the Chateau de Cantou is described as simple with no members of the Tiridah royal family attending.

Monts France Wallis Warfield Kuindehel Mefarg Werman I. Rogers Spalesman Way Funcee Rogers Edward VIII Take Tiridah Chateau de Cande Erng- Tani Wollta Warfield Merman J. Rogers Edward Nimerly Army Intervie Rogare Notary Tours Uinta

Pershing Indisposed After Week of Coronation Events

London May 14 General John J Pershing was indisposed tonight after a strenuous coronation week program and did not attend a Carewell dinner of the Pilgrims egoctely.

London John J. Pershing Carewell

Just A Minute With Irvin 8 Burlesque Protests In New York

Santa Monica May 19 Officials vow to revoke licenses of 14 burlesque houses in New York and deny future restoration. The piece criticizes what it calls filthy shows and a creeping moral decline in theater, labeling burlesque as a low form of entertainment and blaming producers for vulgar content.

Santa Monica Calif New York Dramatics Dalctionary

Labor election pits 27000 Jones & Laughlin workers against union

The 27,000 Jones and Laughlin Steel employees began a board supervised vote in Pittsburgh and Aliquippa to decide if a single committee should represent all company personnel. Simultaneous labor unrest affected Consumers Power in Michigan and Studebaker plants in Indiana and Pennsylvania, with strikes and negotiations cited as Gov. Murphy scheduled talks in Lansing. Union members across sites demanded negotiations as power outages, walkouts, and production slowdowns disrupted operations in several plants nationwide.

Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation National Labor Relations Board Pittsburgh Allquippa Consumers Fower Company of Sieman Mich United Automobie Workers of America Faro Assurances Frank Sturphy Lansing A.m. Tolday Trdvatrics Lint Anginaw Rey City Uwosso Adehaker Steller UAWA Studebaker Corporation Sand ‘Pend Ind Symon Elala Bethlehew Steel Corporation Franklin Johuatown Aluminum Company of America Alcon Tenn

Montana Cattle Exhibited at Bozeman Meet

Several hundred cattlemen attend the fifty third annual Montana Stockgrowers convention in Bozeman. The Little International Livestock show by Montana State College students highlights opening day with prize judging for college raised steers and bulls. Governor Roy Ayers to speak Thursday, with programs on cattle breeding, ranges, and diseases continuing through the day.

Bozeman Montana Stockgrowers’ Association Little International Agricultural Students Montana State College Kutta College Littla International Roy H. Ayera Alfred Atlingon George

Paris News Says Edward to Lead War Against Enemies

Paris reports from May 19 state the Duke of Windsor aims to actively oppose his opponents in England and restore royal authority. A marriage contract with his fiancée is kept in Tours archives. In Montana, Thomas S. Smith is found dead in a county jail after a belt and blanket hasty suffocation.

Obl Missoula Tila Thomas S. Smith

Wheeler Asks Survey Of Mineralized Lands

Washington May 19 Senator Burton K Wheeler of Montana asked Congress to appropriate 1 600 000 for examination of mineralized areas in national forests and construction of roads to open for development lands found to contain minerals in sufficient commercial amounts The proposal calls for Interior and Agriculture departments to cooperate in examinations in response to applications by those who have made locations or entries on mineralized lands.

Washington Burton IK. Wheeler Montana Congress Interior and Agricultural

Morals in Theaters Vetoed by Governor Lesman

Albany reports Governor Lesman vetoed a bill to empower New York City theater commission to revoke permits for shows deemed immoral without trial. The measure, backed by Senate Leader John J. Dunigan, had stalled in 1937 and faced swift opposition from theatrical guilds and organizations.

Albany Lesman Ina Hbure New York City Benate John J. Duntigan Menniya

Robinson 3 in Lead for Empty Seat on Roosevelt Court

Washington observers expect a compromise plan to settle the Roosevelt court reorganization bill with a potential 100 to 0 result. Senators and insiders foresee Justice Van Devanter's retirement as a trigger, with discussions centering on Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas as a leading nominee and obstacles over constitutional restrictions and possible court expansion.

Washington Willis van Beranter Senate Senate Judiciary Committee High Court van Devanter Justice van Devanter Joseph T. Teobinson Arkansas

Wheeler to present views on Roosevelt court plan

Great Falls Montana May 13 Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana will discuss his views on President Roosevelt's court reorganization plan at a June meeting in Cascade County The Cascade County Trades and Labor assembly reserved the event to let Montanans hear Wheeler and form their own opinions while not endorsing his opposition.

Great Fujin Burton K Wheeler Montana Roosevelt Cascade County Trades and Labor Assembly Sssembly Wheeler

Wheeler Hopes to Secure Federal Funds for Big Project

Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana said he has not given up hope of obtaining federal funding for the 1.5 million Memlire unit of the Buffalo Rapids reclamation project in eastern Montana. A letter from President Root expressed regret that the project cannot be undertaken, noting the involved costs and that the land could not repay the cost under realamtion law. The Glendive unit would irrigate about 1,700 acres. total project cost was estimated at 13,000,000 with broader works peaking near 15,000,000.

Washington Burton Whiovlee Montana Buffalo Rapids Root Wheeler Roosevelt Etter Lamia Ena

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